Father Patrick Polglase of Mylor thanks Treliske Hospital staff for saving his life

Reunited with some of the staff who saved his life at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro, Patrick Polglase, centre, with from left, nurse Mark Lewis, Dr Rob Taylor, Dr Jamie Plumb and Dr Michael Williams.

Reunited with some of the staff who saved his life at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro, Patrick Polglase (centre) with L-R, nurse Mark Lewis, Dr Rob Taylor, Dr Jamie Plumb and Dr Michael Williams. Ref:TRJJ20121217A-002_C

He added: "I knew I had a heart syndrome but I didn't know I could die.

"It certainly puts things into perspective. It was very humbling meeting the people who saved my life.

"They are doing this day in, day out and doing their best for everybody."

He paid tribute to everyone at the hospital involved in his care.

"Those who saved my life and many others in A&E and then in intensive care, before I was moved to the terrific team in the coronary critical care unit. All of them were brilliant, thoughtful and compassionate.

"People can take comfort in knowing there are truly great things happening in hospital and especially when you really need them."